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El Portal, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for El Portal, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Building Permit
$1,446.25
$50,000 remodel
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Roofing Permit
$493.75
$20,000 re-roof
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HVAC Permit
$432.50
$10,000 change-out
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Electrical Permit
$432.50
$10,000 panel or rewire
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Plumbing Permit
$432.50
$10,000 repipe
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In El Portal, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $1,446.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $493.75, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $432.50, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $432.50, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $432.50. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Village of El Portal Building Department Permit Fee Schedule (May 2021, as posted)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the El Portal permit portal, or call 305-795-7880.

How El Portal values a job: El Portal sets job value from nationally recognized construction cost data or your itemized signed contract, whichever is higher, and requires a copy of the itemized contract with the application.

Schedule effective May 25, 2021. Last verified: September 16, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

El Portal Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in El Portal

Residential (1–2 family): Painting
$62.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units: Painting
$125.00 flat
All projects (remodel/alteration)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $125.00
Up to $5,000,000
$25.00 per $1,000
Over $5,000,000, up to $15,000,000
$22.00 per $1,000
Over $15,000,000, up to $25,000,000
$18.00 per $1,000
Over $25,000,000, up to $35,000,000
$12.00 per $1,000
Over $35,000,000, up to $45,000,000
$8.00 per $1,000
Over $45,000,000
$7.00 per $1,000
All projects (new construction)
tiered rates by job value, minimum $125.00
Up to $5,000,000
$25.00 per $1,000
Over $5,000,000, up to $15,000,000
$22.00 per $1,000
Over $15,000,000, up to $25,000,000
$18.00 per $1,000
Over $25,000,000, up to $35,000,000
$12.00 per $1,000
Over $35,000,000, up to $45,000,000
$8.00 per $1,000
Over $45,000,000
$7.00 per $1,000
Attic Insulation
$31.00 flat
Awnings, Canopies, and Tents
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Burglar Alarm
$37.00 flat
Concrete Slabs, Pavers, Driveways
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Construction Dumpster
$100.00 flat
Deck, Gazebos, Trellises and Pergolas
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Demolition
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Elevators and escalators
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Fence and Fence Wall
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Fumigation Tenting
$62.00 flat
Land Clearing
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Moving of Building or Other Structure
$500.00 flat
Pre-Fabricated Shed
$125.00 flat
Pre-Fabricated Shed with Concrete Slab
$150.00 flat
Screen Enclosure and Screen Room
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Sign Erection, Projecting Sign, Sign Monument
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Soil Improvement
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Swimming pool, Whirlpool, and Hot tub
2.5% of job value, minimum $125.00
Temporary/Construction Trailer
$150.00 flat
Window and Hurricane Shutter
2.25% of job value, minimum $125.00
Application Fee
$30.00
Miami-Dade County (BCCO) surcharge
0.06% of job value (printed as $0.60 per $1,000 of Job Value)‡
Plan Review Fee
tiered by job value
Up to $5,000,000
$85.00
Over $5,000,000
$120.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
Technology/Training/Preservation Fee
0.04% of job value (printed as $0.40 per $1,000 of Job Value)
Trade Plan Review Fee
$85.00 (per trade; $120 per trade for commercial jobs over $5,000,000)
Private Provider Inspection discount
may reduce the permit fee by 7% (printed as 7% of Base Permit Fee)
Private Provider Plan Review discount
may reduce the permit fee by 3% (printed as 3% of Base Permit Fee)
Reinspection Fee (if applicable)
$75.00 (per trade, first occurrence; $100 second, $125 third and later)
Upfront Fee (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)
0.5% of job value, minimum $125.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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$2,500$500,000
Estimated building permit fee
$1,446.25
Included in this total
Building Permit Fee$1,250.00
$50,000 × $25.00 per $1,000, minimum $125.00 (see the fee table above)
Application Fee$30.00
Miami-Dade County (BCCO) Surcharge$30.00‡
Technology/Training/Preservation Fee$20.00
Trade Plan Review Fee$85.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$18.75
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$12.50
Total Estimate$1,446.25
Paid when you apply, counts toward this total
Upfront Fee$250.00
You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

This fee rate is higher than in most Florida jurisdictions; it matches El Portal's official schedule as published.

El Portal sets job value from nationally recognized construction cost data or your itemized signed contract, whichever is higher, and requires a copy of the itemized contract with the application.

Estimate only. Confirm with the El Portal building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 305-795-7880. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in El Portal

El Portal's Building Department takes permit applications two ways: online through the Village's electronic plan review portal, or as a paper set dropped off at the Building Department at Village Hall, by appointment only. Do not email plans; the Village says emailed submissions delay review. When your plans are approved, the Village contacts you with the permit fee, which you pay by credit card, and you then download the approved permit package. Inspections are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; call by 4:00 p.m. the day before to schedule. The Village does not accept cash; pay by credit card, check, money order, or cashier's check.

Source: El Portal application instructions

Apply online: El Portal permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
Village Hall, 500 NE 87th Street, El Portal, FL 33138
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed weekends and government holidays)

El Portal Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in El Portal?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $1,446.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from El Portal's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in El Portal?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $493.75, based on El Portal's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in El Portal?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value, minimum $125.00. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in El Portal?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in El Portal?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Village of El Portal Building Department Permit Fee Schedule (May 2021, as posted). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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